Claude Fable 5 Status — AI Pulse by thinkBOLD
Claude Fable 5 has been offline since June 12, 2026, following a US export-control directive. AI Pulse by thinkBOLD monitors its status across the Anthropic API and OpenRouter every 5 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Claude Fable 5 back?
As of the latest check, it remains suspended — Fable 5 has been offline since 2026-06-12. We probe the Anthropic API and OpenRouter every 5 minutes; this page reflects the most recent result.
Why was Claude Fable 5 pulled?
Anthropic suspended Claude Fable 5 on 2026-06-12 following a US export-control directive. For Anthropic's official explanation, see anthropic.com.
What should I use instead?
The current Claude models remain available: Claude Opus 4.8 (most capable), Claude Sonnet 4.6 (balanced), and Claude Haiku 4.5 (fast and lightweight). All are accessible via the Anthropic API and Claude apps.
Track live status at pulse.thinkbold.app/fable